Victorian crinoline dress size 12-14

A striking day gown from the Crinoline period (suitable for 1856-65) consisting of a skirt and bodice.

 The ensemble can also be used as a riding habit - without the crinoline the dress is long enough and the style is suitable for a park riding habit of the time.

Features:

* high quality wool plaid fabric

 * A skirt cartridge pleated to the waistband, and hem decorated with narrow velvet ribbon . 

The skirt closes  at 30" (81cm) with an overlap so there is space to move the closure further 2 inches,   length on the skirt is 45" (114cm), to be worn over a cage crinoline.

* a fitted bodice closes with metal, velvet covered buttons and sleeves are  decorated with  the velvet ribbon and inside -cotton lace.  Fully lined in cotton, sleeves lined with black silk

* bodice closes in front with buttons at chest 40" (101.5cm), waist 30" ( 76cm). side length ( armpit to waist - 8" ( 20cm), back width, between the shoulderblades,  16" (40cm)

 the accessories ( toque, muff and the undersleeves are not included)

 To achieve the typical silhouette, the ensemble should be worn over a corset and a crinoline cage, plus a suitable petticoat or two

 Machine finish  inside to keep the pricing down- if you would like to order an outfit with a period  correct finishing techniques, please look into the Bespoke secion for information and pricing!

 Bespoke gowns like this ine start from £700 labour plus fabric.

 This gown has ben slightly discounted as it has been used for a photoshoot.

 Postage - the parcel will be just over 2kg, so please choose the heavy parcel option. if the shipping turns out less, the difference will be refunded.

 Please be advised that you are responsible for any customes charges etc.